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On Liberty“Le mieux est l’ennemi du bien"'The word libertine was used to discredit the best thinkers – three centuries ago. We Claim to have progressed. But orthodoxy still challenges heresy (“heresy” is Greek for choice). Liberty depends on encouraging minority views, and the “bien” must not be allowed to abolish the “mieux”. As for fashion, couture must exist alongside mass production, just as socialites which nourish heretical côteries and salons will not stagnate, but flourish.'Vivienne Westwood
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, 'ON LIBERTY' COLLECTION, SPRING-SUMMER 1994 / 95
A MAUVE AND YELLOW WOOL KNITTED DAY DRESS
Details
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD,
'ON LIBERTY' COLLECTION,
SPRING-SUMMER 1994 / 95
A MAUVE AND YELLOW WOOL KNITTED DAY DRESS
The yoke knitted and crocheted with leaves and flowers, the hem frilled; together with matching cloche hat, Gold Label
'ON LIBERTY' COLLECTION,
SPRING-SUMMER 1994 / 95
A MAUVE AND YELLOW WOOL KNITTED DAY DRESS
The yoke knitted and crocheted with leaves and flowers, the hem frilled; together with matching cloche hat, Gold Label
Literature
C. Wilcox, Vivienne Westwood, London, 2004, p. 152, detail of identical model illustrated.
A. Fury, Vivienne Westwood Catwalk: The Complete Collections, London, 2021, p. 329, different colourway illustrated.
A. Fury, Vivienne Westwood Catwalk: The Complete Collections, London, 2021, p. 329, different colourway illustrated.
Further details
The Estate of Vivienne Westwood will donate 100% of the total hammer proceeds received for the sale of her personal wardrobe, less auction expenses, to be split equally between The Vivienne Foundation, Médecins Sans Frontières (a charity registered in England and Wales with charity number 1026588) and Amnesty International (registered in England and Wales with charity number 1051681).
